Our first goal at 10.18 is to prevent child abuse and exploitation by educating adults to safeguard and protect the children in their lives. At the same time, we must not negate the need to be ready to recognize the subtle signs of child abuse —and respond immediately, appropriately, and effectively.
Responding Quickly to Child Abuse Concerns
To empower adults to respond to child abuse and exploitation is our mission, and it’s our passion! Responding quickly with early detection is vital to reducing a child’s suffering. Here are a few important things to remember about early detection::::
Foster Care Is a Tool Not a Solution
Programs like foster care are in constant crisis to meet the demand, yet they only provide protective care to 3% of the 8 million reported victims. There will always be some children that have no caring adult in their lives to protect them. This is why even amid the brokenness of the foster care system, a system of rescue must exist!
TRAINING PROVIDES YOU
the Skills to Not Dismiss Concerns
The first and most crucial element to protecting kids is to resolve that you will respond quickly to any concerns. Listening to the nudges and keeping a Watchful Eye doesn’t mean you have to conclude about a person or situation. It does mean that you are deciding not to rule out those concerns and to take action to reduce risks and protect. Our human nature is to run and hide from hard things. We must never forget that an abused child cannot run or hide. They need a caring adult to carry the responsibility and fight for them.